by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UNI ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in phys ed.
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UNI was ranked #74 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for phys ed majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #4 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health & Physical Education Schools | 74 |
| Best Health & Physical Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 78 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Northern Iowa handed out 64 bachelor's degrees in health & physical education. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in phys ed from UNI. This makes it the #281 most popular school for phys ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Phys Ed majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNI go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,709 a year. This is higher than $30,571, which is the national median for all phys ed bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNI, phys ed students borrow a median amount of $24,107 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all phys ed bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $28,017.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the phys ed program at UNI is $241 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UNI was $832 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $350 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,396 | $19,940 |
| Fees | $1,332 | $1,332 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,648 | $9,648 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,550 | $2,550 |
Learn more about UNI tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 64 students earned a bachelor's degree in phys ed from UNI. About 52% of these graduates were women and the other 48% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northern Iowa with a bachelor's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
UNI does not offer an online option for its phys ed bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UNI Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's phys ed program at UNI make a median salary of $43,199. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $44,941.
The phys ed program at UNI awarded 17 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 59% of these degrees went to men with the other 41% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNI are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Northern Iowa with a master's in phys ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the phys ed majors at University of Northern Iowa.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies | 36 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.